Savannah georgia history. Oglethorpe named the 13th and final american colony georgia after englands king george ii. It is known as georgias first planned city and attracts millions of visitors who enjoy the citys architecture and historic structures such as the birthplace of juliette gordon low founder of the girl scouts of the. From cobblestone streets and public parks to some of the most unique antebellum architecture of the south savannah is an old beauty that has aged with grace.
State of georgia and is the county seat of chatham countyestablished in 1733 on the savannah river the city of savannah became the british colonial capital of the province of georgia and later the first state capital of georgia. Savannah historic district can be crowded so we recommend booking e tickets ahead of time to secure your. Savannah the first steamship to cross the atlantic ocean from the united states to europe sailed from savannah in may 1819 arriving at liverpool in twenty nine daysin 1833 the central of georgia railway originally the central railroad and canal company of georgia in which the city of savannah was the largest stockholder received its charter from the georgia legislature.
Join a ghost tour take a ferry ride on the savannah river and soak up the beauty of savannahs stunning homes and cobblestone streets. The city of savannah georgia the largest city and the county seat of chatham county georgia was established in 1733 and was the first colonial and state capital of georgia. Savannah georgia 5 contributions 1 helpful vote.
Savannah certainly has many things but history is the one that really stands out. Thats the year general james oglethorpe and the 120 passengers of the good ship anne landed on a bluff high along the savannah river in february. Savannah became its first city.
Referred to as the hostess city of the south savannah is the oldest city in georgia and has a long and colorful history that attracts millions of visitors each year. A strategic port city in the american revolution and during the american civil war savannah is today. Stroll through 22 park squares and explore museums monuments restored 18th century homes boutiques and more than 100 restaurants.
The amount of dazzling architecture seen in this area surpasses most places by far.